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Hi all,

I have a 2017 Sportsman 450HO that all of a sudden stopped charging the battery. The bike starts and runs with no check engine lights when its jumper or if I charge the battery with my trickle charger. The Voltage meter on the dash confirms that the charging system is not working as the voltage drops once machine is running. I checked the fuse box and all fuses seem to be fine. I did not check the block fuses. Is there some inline fuse that I might be missing? I'm hoping that its just the rectifier and not the stator. Is this a common issues on these machines?

Thanks in advance
Matt

I'm New here but have a question I just bought a 700 Twin it has 2400 miles I rebuilt the suspension all new bushings and axles and new OEM drive shafts /prop shafts. and a new Clutch. My question is with the Idle It idles like it has a cam real rough, It runs good But idles rough someone told me all the 700 twins idle like this but it seems weird to me.
Any input would be appreciated before I go chasing an issue that is not an issue. thanks

I have an 02 Sportsman 700 with the RM Stator DC conversion it. Well that works but the flywheel dropped the magnets and took out the stator with it. I was going to order the RM stator and wonder if an 04 flywheel would fit if you are using the RM stator. The stator says it fits from 02-06 and someone mentioned in another group said the 04 would not fit because it wouldn't fit the stator. Help?

Hey guys , I have the 1000xxc renegade. There seems to be some issue with the front left tire ( it’s tipped out on the top ) and that particular tire is wearing faster. It’s getting expensive , just wondering if anyone else had the same issue. I’ve had it to the shop a couple times , they say nothing is wrong.

HELP!

Hey guys , I have the 1000xxc renegade. There seems to be some issue with the front left tire ( it’s tipped out on the top ) and that particular tire is wearing faster. It’s getting expensive , just wondering if anyone else had the same issue. I’ve had it to the shop a couple times , they say nothing is wrong.

HELP!

Hey everyone, thanks for taking a peek at this thread.
I’ve had a look at other threads discussing this topic. Problem is, everyone takes for granted that the drain plug comes out with ease.
In my case it is spinning freely in both directions, but won’t come out. I can’t fit a tiny flathead behind to give it some backside help out. Vice grips aren’t doing the job either.
The drain plug has had a slow drip for a couple years, and I’ve been changing oil via suctioning most of it out and replacing the oil/filter. I’m worried about sludge buildup and metal shavings over time.
Any tips on how to get the darn plug out would be great.

As for when I get it out, I welcome input on tried and tested ways to get reliable threads and plug back in place.

Hey everyone, thanks for taking a peek at this thread.
I’ve had a look at other threads discussing this topic. Problem is, everyone takes for granted that the drain plug comes out with ease.
In my case it is spinning freely in both directions, but won’t come out. I can’t fit a tiny flathead behind to give it some backside help out. Vice grips aren’t doing the job either.
The drain plug has had a slow drip for a couple years, and I’ve been changing oil via suctioning most of it out and replacing the oil/filter. I’m worried about sludge buildup and metal shavings over time.
Any tips on how to get the darn plug out would be great.

As for when I get it out, I welcome input on tried and tested ways to get reliable threads and plug back in place.

Problem started a few weeks ago when i would be out riding atv would get wet and when i shut the fourwheeler off the dash lights would flicker and would not completely shut off after awhile of sitting it would but now a few days ago went to go on a ride and turn on my bike and started right up but my digital display for fuel milage ect.. was not comming on but the backlight is on. When i got back from my lash ride i did pressure wash so my first thought was i nicked a wire but i have checked and can not find any all fuses are good and still nothing. I read in another fourm that if there is something wrong with the guage then it with run rich and cause the exhaust to burn hot and melt plastics and burn hole in seat and it has done that on mine. Any help is appreciative. And is there a way to test the guage out of the atv thanks.

So I've seen covers on other Sportsman models that block heat on the right side. My next door neighbor was telling me it was a recall part that the Polaris dealer installed on his 570. I know when I get riding my right leg gets very warm after awhile. Anyone know what im talking about and if so is this an actual recall item or just a part that can be bought?

How's it going folks I'm knew to the polaris life i have a 04 500 pred but I just took third out of it i think.... it'll go in1st and 2nd but then 3rd is like neutral and won't go into 4th or 5th I'm wondering if my head will work on a 06 bottom end other then some tweaking with reverse or simply not tying to use reverse